Procurement Specialist

Sharp Point Hr Consulting; Lonavala; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Point Hr Consulting invites an experienced Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end sourcing for metals, machined components, and packaging materials in Lonavala. You will manage NPD purchases, target costing, and ensure timely POs to keep production lines running smoothly.

The role requires 2–5 years in manufacturing procurement, strong ERP/MRP skills (SAP/Oracle), and ability to analyze markets and negotiate pricing. A BE/BTech or Diploma in SCM or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of procurement, planning, and inventory control in manufacturing.
• Experience sourcing metals, machined components, and packaging.
• BE/BTech or Diploma in SCM, Mechanical Eng., or related field.

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing for metals, inserts, and packaging materials.
• Coordinate with NPD and Engineering during product development.
• Manage MPS, MRP, and timely Purchase Orders.
• Design inventory controls and minimize E&O risk.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

NPD Collaboration

MRP/ERP Knowledge

Inventory Control

Education

B.E./B.Tech./Diploma in relevant field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Job Location: Lonavala

GENDER: Male

EDU. QUALIFICATION: B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 2 to 5 years

POSITION OVERVIEW

Procurement Specialist will drive our purchasing operations for both New Product Development (NPD) and ongoing production. This role will manage the end-to-end supply chain for critical metal commodities, technical components, and packaging specifically Copper, bulk Raw Materials, MS/Brass Inserts, Brass Cages, SS Inserts/Bars, plating services, and production packaging materials. By combining strategic sourcing with hands‑on inventory control and production planning, this role will ensure our manufacturing lines have the right child parts and packaging at the right time, without compromising on cost or quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: Manage the end-to-end sourcing for metals (Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel), machined inserts, cages, external plating services, and custom/standard packaging materials (e.g., corrugated boxes, inserts, pallets, and labels). Monitor commodity market trends to negotiate competitive pricing and establish reliable long-term supply agreements.
• NPD & Engineering Support: Collaborate directly with NPD head and Engineering during the New Product Development lifecycle. Procure prototypes, manage target costing, and oversee the First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP processes for new machined components, surface treatments, and bespoke product packaging.
• Production Planning & Execution: Utilize Master Production Schedules (MPS) to drive Material Requirements Planning (MRP). Issue timely Purchase Orders (POs) and aggressively expedite materials to guarantee smooth, uninterrupted production and packing operations.
• Inventory Control & Optimization: Design and maintain effective inventory management practices. Set and monitor min/max levels and safety stocks to balance healthy inventory turnover while actively mitigating excess and obsolete (E&O) material risks, particularly for space-intensive packaging inventory.
• Child Part & Material Tracking: Take full ownership of all inbound logistics. Track inbound shipments daily and publish clear, accurate visibility reports on component/packaging arrivals, potential shortages, and immediate mitigation strategies to cross‑functional teams.
• Supplier Performance Management: Audit and onboard new technical and packaging vendors while managing the performance of the existing supply base through strict On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) and quality metrics.
• Cost Reduction Initiatives: Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) and Value Engineering/Value Analysis (VAVE) projects with suppliers to reduce total cost of ownership across raw materials, machining time, plating processes, and packaging design optimization (e.g., freight density, material reduction).

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

2 to 5 years of comprehensive procurement, planning, and inventory control experience within a manufacturing environment. Proven expertise in sourcing metal commodities, machined components, and industrial packaging is required.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Technical Literacy:Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, machining tolerances, surface plating specifications, and packaging structural designs.
• Analytical Reporting: High proficiency in compiling supply chain data into actionable reports for management and the production floor.
• Systems Expertise: Advanced knowledge of major ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for material planning, paired with expert-level Microsoft Excel skills.
• Market Awareness: Solid grasp of global metal pricing mechanisms, raw material availability, and paper/plastics commodity trends.

Soft Skills & Work Environment

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to partner seamlessly with R&D, Engineering, and Production teams to balance the agile demands of New Product Development (NPD) with rigid manufacturing schedules.
• Strategic Negotiation: Persuasion and relationship-building skills to secure favorable pricing and terms, especially when navigating volatile commodity markets for copper and brass.
• Crisis Management & Adaptability: Capacity to quickly pivot, troubleshoot, and devise alternative supply plans when raw materials or packaging shipments are delayed, ensuring zero production downtime.
• Clear Communication: Adept at translating complex supply chain data into concise, actionable visibility reports regarding child part arrivals for management and the shop floor.
• Analytical Thinking: An aptitude for synthesizing data from ERP systems, inventory levels, and LME market indexes to make proactive, risk‑adjusted purchasing decisions.

PRIMARY KPIS / SUCCESS METRICS

• Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
• Cost Savings & Avoidance
• On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) / Supplier On-Time Delivery
• Healthy Inventory Ratio
• Inventory Turnover Ratio